320 S. Boston Ave., Ste. 500
Tulsa, OK 74103-3725
918/582-1211
Kristen L. Brightmire (Full bio) has substantial legal experience in the labor and employment area, exclusively representing employers in every aspect of the practice. In non-litigation matters, Ms. Brightmire has counseled numerous clients as to employee-related matters as well as drafted or reviewed policies, handbooks, employment contracts, severance programs, severance agreements, and relocation programs. She has also represented her clients at every step of the litigation process from the administrative agency through trial and appeal. Ms. Brightmire has defended clients sued under the following legal theories: Title VII cases (discrimination, harassment, retaliation based upon gender, race, national origin, sex, and religion), ADEA, ADA, FMLA, FLSA, and wrongful discharge in violation of public policy.
Ms. Brightmire began her practice at Doerner Saunders in 1990. In 2002, she left the firm to join one of her then-clients, CITGO Petroleum Corporation, as in-house counsel responsible for its employment, labor, and employee benefits legal matters. She remained with CITGO until its relocation of its corporate offices to Houston. Now, Ms. Brightmire has returned her labor and employment practice to Doerner Saunders and was recently named a 2007 Super Lawyer in her practice area.
E-mail: kbrightmire@dsda.com